Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University is a fully accredited public university serving approximately 12,000 students in the Chicago area with an affordable, high quality academic experience. With more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, education and business, the faculty is dedicated to excellence in instruction, research and public service. The university is a leader in the development of special programs for adult learners and innovative non-traditional education alternatives with exchange programs and study experiences in several international locations.

At the University Center

Complete your degree closer to home

NEIU provides the opportunity for transfer students in the Lake County region to complete their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree close to home at the University Center.

On-Site Advising

The NEIU Transfer Center at the University Center is located in Room 101A. NEIU Transfer Coordinator Pat Rodriguez is available to meet with prospective undergraduate students at the University Center or by phone or Skype. She is usually at the University Center on Tuesdays from 9 - 5. Please call or email her to set up an appointment: tsteps@neiu.edu or p-rodriguez@neiu.edu .
At the University Center: (847) 665-4107.
On the Main Campus: (773) 442-4139.

Prospective graduate students should contact the program directly. Clicking on the degree name below will lead to a full description of the Educational Leadership program including a contact for prospective students.

Library Services

Transfer Scholarships

NEIU offers a variety of financial and scholarship opportunities. You can view the various options at www.neiu.edu/scholarships or by emailing the Office of Scholarships at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The following are specific transfer scholarships:

1. Provost Merit Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded to prospective transfers who meet the following criteria and who apply early for admission. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis:

Admitted entering transfer students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (or who have earned at least 60 credit hours)

Must have at least a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.50

Must be an Illinois resident

Must be enrolled full time

2. Deans Merit Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to prospective transfers who meet the following criteria and who apply early for admission. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis:

Admitted entering transfer students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (or who have earned at least 60 credit hours)

Must have at least a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.00

Must be an Illinois resident

Until all of the scholarships are awarded, students who meet these qualifications will automatically be considered for the Provost and Deans Merit Scholarships at the time of applying for admission to Northeastern Illinois University. Completing an additional application is not necessary. Scholarship criteria are effective for the 2012-2013 academic year.

3. NEIU Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A minimum of 3.5 GPA and an A.A. or A.S. degree are required. Out-of-state students, part-time students, students with pervious bachelor’s degrees, and non-US citizens who are not a permanent resident are not eligible. Verification and recommendation from a Phi Theta Kappa advisor are required. The application deadline is March 15. For information please email the Office of Scholarships at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Veterans

NEIU has expanded services for military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. Specialized assistance is now available in the areas of admission, federal and state educational benefits, orientation to NEIU, and the enrollment process. For more information, visit www.neiu.edu/veterans, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call Veterans Services at (773) 442-4028.